The study has two primary aims. The first aim is to assess the efficacy of adding in-person visits to the use of portion-controlled foods for long-term weight loss. The second aim is to assess the use of trained lay counselors for the maintenance of weight loss. The primary endpoint of the study will be changes in weight. Secondary endpoints will include changes in body mass index (BMI), cardiovascular risk factors, health-related quality of life, and cost-effectiveness. The addition of in-person visits with the weight loss counselor is predicted to lead to greater long-term weight loss than the use of portion-controlled foods alone.